Request for Information- NEI Library
ID: HM047625_RFI-NEI_LibraryType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)ATTN: MS S84 - OCSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a4ea36b01dc941df968ac3e2a3262596/view
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    Description

    The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is seeking industry input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Non-Earth Imaging (NEI) Library, which focuses on software solutions for NEI data projects. The objective of this RFI is to identify industry capabilities for the required services and to gather comments from potential vendors. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the NGA's capabilities in managing and utilizing NEI data effectively. Responses to the RFI are due by 5:00 PM Eastern on January 24, 2025, and interested parties must have a classified ARC account to access the relevant information on the classified Intelligence Community Acquisition Research Center website. For inquiries, contact Joylene Burton at joylene.u.burton@nga.mil.

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    Joylene Burton
    joylene.u.burton@nga.mil
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